 Photo of vocalist Rise Stevens. Image by Photo by Bender, NY (at lower right of uncropped copy), via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Risë StevensRisë Stevens Risë Stevens American operatic mezzo-soprano (1913–2013) Risë Stevens (/ˈriːsə/; June 11, 1913 – March 20, 2013) was an American operatic mezzo-soprano and actress. Beginning in 1938, she sang for the Metropolitan Opera in New York City for more than two decades during the 1940s and 1950s. She was most noted for her portrayals of the central character in Carmen by Georges Bizet.[1] From 1963 to 1968 she was director of the Metropolitan Opera National Company. Quick facts Born, Died ... Risë Stevens Stevens as Carmen in 1959 Born Risë Gus Steenberg (1913-06-11)June 11, 1913 New York City, U.S. Died March 20, 2013(2013-03-20) (aged 99) Manhattan, New York City, U.S. Years active 1936–1974 Spouse Walter Surovy (m.… (Source: Wikipedia)
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